2008 World Championship Old West Bronc RidingIn its sixth year, the World Championship Old West Bronc Riding was a big success with a total of 37 entries. Tying for first in the elimination round were Chris Baird of Battle Mountain and Ira Wines of Tuscarora with scores of 74.

Baird and Wines both receive a pair of custom handmade boots by Kelly Martin of Battle Mountain in addition to purse money.

Tying for second in the elimination round were Daniel Richards of Murphy, Idaho and Monte Greene of Battle Mountain with scores of 73. In addition to purse money, Richards received handmade western pillows donated by Shar Peterson. Greene will receive a custom handmade mecate donated by Tracy Sue Bruce.

The top 13 riders of the elimination round rode a second time on Saturday night, and the overall event winners were determined by the combined total score on two head. The 2006 champion, Chris Baird, took the title home again after scoring 77 in the short-go for a total of 151 on two head. Baird received a Skyline Silversmiths buckle in addition to prize money.

Taking second overall was Monte Greene, with a score of 76 in the short-go for a combined total of 149 on two head. Greene received prize money, a bedroll quilt made by Timmy Lyn DeLong, Samme Engelson, and Christy Stanton, and will receive custom handmade chinks donated by Amanda Lewis.

Daniel Richards took third overall, and 2004 champion Jack Payne of Jordan Valley, Oregon, took 4th.